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December 4, 2023
Some Thoughts on Bananas – Dr Mike Nichols
"The sensible way to grow bananas in New Zealand is in a greenhouse"
December 4, 2023
Greenhouse and House for sale in Bombay
AUCTION POSTPONED – NEW DATE: 28TH NOVEMBER 2023
December 4, 2023
Taiwan Business Think Tank – Wow
Connecting Taiwan with the world – including greenhouse horticulture
December 4, 2023
This is how spectral tuning will improve cannabis propagation and plant morphology
'The faster shoot development and better shoot quality lead to higher yields with a shorter cultivation time'
December 4, 2023
2 year old Murano strawberry plants producing California size berries 2 months earlier than the local market
Retractable cooling roof proves effective in keeps plants healthy through +40C summer heat to advance the fall harvest
November 19, 2023
New training programmes for indoor crop production
New Primary ITO | Te Pūkenga training programmes for Indoor Crop Production provide essential knowledge on water conservation, weather prediction, and environmental risk management, as climate change becomes an increasing focus for all.
November 19, 2023
Orchardist wins Young Horticulturist of the Year title
Nelson orchardist Meryn Whitehead has won the coveted title of New Zealand Young Horticulturist of the Year.
November 19, 2023
UPtrace is a new variety in NZ for Hi-Tech Production.
A recent article published on the Nunhems website discusses two new cucumber varieties from BASF - UPstage and UPtrace. These are described as strong and vigorous Hi-Tech cucumber varieties.
November 19, 2023
Tailored approach to irrigation for MJ crops
“Grodan’s solutions play a part in giving us a bigger and faster yield of high-quality flowers than we could achieve with soil,”
November 20, 2023
2400m2 heated and covered growing space for sale Waiuku
66 Marae O Rehia Road, Waiuku, Franklin
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October 23, 2023
Maxi Tray Washer contributed with 12% increase in production.
Microgreens – Maximum results!
November 6, 2023
Partnership to help Canadian Growers
Philips Horticulture LED announces new partner Houweling Americas to support Canadian growers’ transition to LED
September 25, 2023
Grower2Grower Golf Raffle raises $2,760 for the Hawkes Bay Fruit Growers Association Charitable Trust
Givealittle page still open if you wish to donate.
November 6, 2023
Glasshouse, Home + Income / Landbank – Kingseat/Glenbrook
89 Pearson Road, Kingseat - For sale by negotiation
October 24, 2023
Global Warming and Horticulture
Mike Nichols is a contributor to Grower2Grower and has written this thought-provoking article.
November 6, 2023
Maximizing Crop Yields with Nanobubbles
Irrigation Efficiency Strategies in areas with frequent droughts and high temperatures
October 9, 2023
Aphid infestation on cucumber crops
A sign of insect pressure to come. Recently I have seen several properties with infestations of Aphids on cucumber plants. Whitefly has been under control in the past few months, this is another reminder that other pests will cause damage if left unabated.
October 24, 2023
Market-Driven Technological Partnership
Bluelab and partner Excel Seeds are announcing our latest collaboration with Malaysian government-backed think-tank MIGHT (Market-Driven Technological Partnership) and energy innovators Wasavé.
